John of Fountains (died 6 May 1225) was a medieval Bishop of Ely.

Life

John was

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by 13 December 1211, when he was blessed at MelroseSmith, et al. ''Heads of Religious Houses II'' p. 279 by the bishop of Down. Nothing is known of his family or background before this event. While abbot, he continued the building of the abbey's church, and Pope

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named him to a commission with

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about 24 January 1220. He was consecrated

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on 8 March 1220Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology'' p. 244 at London by Langton. He was enthroned at Ely Cathedral on 25 March 1220.Greenway
Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066–1300: Volume 2: Monastic Cathedrals (Northern and Southern Provinces): Ely: Bishops
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. He was rarely involved in political matters, but did go to France on a diplomatic mission in 1223. John died on 6 May 1225. He was buried in Ely Cathedral, at first near the altar of St. Andrew, but after a rebuilding effort by Hugh of Northwold he was reinterred near the high altar. His tomb was described as "in the pavement".Sayers "Once 'Proud Prelate'" ''Journal of the British Archaeological Association'' p. 77

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